Tag: forced marriages

As-Salamu Aleikom, In this counseling answer, you will learn: Can parents force their child to get married? How can you decide when you are ready for a marriage? *** Watch more: Disclaimer: The conceptualization and recommendations stated in this response are very general and purely based on the limited information provided in the question. In no …

In this counseling answer: In Islam, no one can force a woman to marry. You need to explain to your parents that you are Muslim and you yourself have found one whom you wish to marry. You are an adult who is free to make her own decisions and choices. If they are not approachable, …

In this counseling answer: “He has violated your Islamic rights in numerous ways, as well as the rights of your children. Based on what you have shared, there is very little that you can do – practically speaking – to fix the situation, beyond going to the courts. While I know that going to court is …

Short Answer: Of course not. “It is illogical for two people to be thrown together without knowing anything about each other and be expected to have a successful intimate relationship. For that reason, Islam recommends that the suitors see each other before going through with marriage; not only that, they are also allowed to be sure they …

Wa `alaykum as-salamu wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh. In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger. Dear sister, thank you very much for your question. We really commend your eagerness to become well-acquainted with Islam and its teachings. It …